US EditionActivist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza says drones attacked its boats
- Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto condemned a drone strike overnight targeting the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, which was attempting to bypass Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza.
- The group of boats, which departed from Barcelona at the beginning of this month and features Italian participants along with Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, has previously encountered drone attacks near Tunisia and seeks to bring humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla reported multiple explosions, drones overhead, objects dropped, communication jamming, and five boats damaged, while passengers requested Greek coastguard assistance and an Italian frigate was deployed to assist onboard citizens.
- Maria Elena Delia stated the flotilla was attacked by at least 15 drones, damaging four or five boats, while Hamas accused Israel of terrorism and intimidation; Israel denied responsibility and warned vessels not to enter active combat zones.
- The incident intensifies diplomatic tensions and highlights ongoing humanitarian and military crises linked to the October 2023 Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent campaign against Gaza.
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Gaza-bound Flotilla ship attacked by drones; Greta Thunberg calls it Israel's 'scare tactic'
An international aid flotilla bound for Gaza was reportedly attacked by drones in international waters off Greece, prompting Italy to dispatch a navy ship for assistance. The flotilla, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, reported explosions and communication jamming, accusing Israel ...
Gaza-bound flotilla says it was attacked by drones, Italy, Spain send help
ATHENS, Greece -- Activists in a flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones south of Greece, prompting Spain and Italy to send navy vessels for possible rescues.
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, said this Wednesday that he will join Italy in sending a military warship to protect an international flotilla that sought to deliver aid to Gaza after being attacked by drones in front of Greece. Sánchez said at a press conference in New York, where he attended the UN General Assembly, that the citizens of 45 countries were on board to deliver food to the people of Gaza and express their s…
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